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07/02/2020 / By Franz Walker

Scientists discover chemical compound that can help fight pancreatic cancer

Scientists have found a chemical compound that can help the immune system fight pancreatic cancer. A recent study by researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) in St. Louis and Rush University in Chicago promises new hope for people who are fighting this deadly disease. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging cancers to treat. Traditional treatments such as chemotherapy […]

02/26/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

This ginger compound stops pancreatic cancer cells from spreading

Plants from the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family contain an active compound that is known for its anti-tumor properties. Called B-elemene, this liquid-soluble sesquiterpene not only induces cancer cell death, but also cell cycle arrest at different stages, depending on the type of tumor. In a recent study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University explored the mechanism behind […]

02/18/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Investigating the anti-tumor effect of elemene on pancreatic cancer cell lines

In this study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University evaluated the anti-tumor effect and mechanism of action of elemene on pancreatic carcinoma in vitro and in vivo. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Elemene is an anti-cancer compound found in plants that belong to the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family. Using the […]

12/06/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Israeli scientists find a promising potential treatment for pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most daunting varieties of the disease, with very few people surviving beyond five years after their diagnosis. With few symptoms, most patients aren’t diagnosed until they’ve already reached the metastatic stage. It’s the fourth leading cause of cancer deaths and the 12th most common type of cancer worldwide, and […]

08/23/2019 / By Mike Adams

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has pancreatic cancer and received radiation treatments; too bad Google and YouTube are censoring all the cancer cures that really work

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has pancreatic cancer. Multiple media sources are now reporting that she recently underwent three weeks of radiation treatment for a “localized malignant tumor” that was found on her tumor July 31st of this year. This is her second cancer treatment this year, according to media reports. Pancreatic cancer […]

08/06/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Can researchers study your tongue microbiome to determine if you have early-stage pancreatic cancer?

Bacteria can be found in and on every part of the human body, including the tongue. According to a study published in the Journal of Oral Microbiology, analyzing the state of the tongue’s microbiome can tell health experts if a person is experiencing the early stages of pancreatic cancer. The human microbiome is the population of bacteria […]

05/08/2019 / By Edsel Cook

B-complex vitamins and choline can dramatically reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer

People worried about pancreatic cancer can avoid this deadly disease by making sure they get enough vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and choline every day. These nutrients bring many health benefits, and one of the most important is decreasing the risk of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer. Patients with pancreatic cancer only have a 29 […]

03/13/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Medical TYRANNY: Cops raid cancer patient’s hospital room because he was using cannabis oil to successfully treat cancer symptoms

In the latest example of law enforcement resources being ridiculously misused, police raided the hospital room of a man dying from cancer in search of marijuana. The incident took place at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri, where Nolan Sousley was receiving treatment for pancreatic cancer. The Stage 4 cancer patient has been taking capsules […]

03/10/2019 / By Jose Lopez

Cancer patients found to benefit from cannabis; scientific study analyzed outcomes of 2,970 cancer patients to confirm results

There are now at least 34 countries, and the same number of states in the U.S., where the use of cannabis or cannabis-derived products is approved for treating symptoms of various diseases. Europe leads the way with 28 countries. The U.S.A., on the other hand, has yet to approve it at the federal level. It […]

12/27/2018 / By Edsel Cook

New alternative cancer remedies found in yarrow and marigold

Two cousins from the Asteracea family of plants could possibly provide a natural approach to treating pancreatic cancer. Based on the findings of a Spanish study, extracts of the common marigold (Calendula officionalis) and yarrow (Achillea millefolium) could slow down or even stop the growth of cancer cells. Pancreatic cancer is the fifth deadliest cancer […]

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